Software Architect - Power and Thermal Management for Server SoCs

2 Months ago • 4-10 Years • Network Engineering • $162,600 PA - $244,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Software Architect will define the architecture for low-level software and firmware on server SoCs, specifically focusing on power, thermal, and limits management. Responsibilities include collaborating with various engineering disciplines to define the architecture, documenting the software partitioning across CPUs and microcontrollers, designing APIs, converting system-level architecture into software designs, and guiding software development teams. The role requires a deep understanding of embedded or datacenter environments, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.
Must have:
  • Experience in C, C++, Java, or Python
  • Experience in designing software and firmware
Good to have:
  • Experience in power, thermal and limits management
  • Familiarity with software standards

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

We are looking for talented and innovative software engineers to define the architecture for low level software and firmware on server SoCs. This software is part of the power, thermal and limits management solution that will ensure reliable and efficient operation of the SoCs. To define the architecture you will collaborate with systems engineers, hardware architects, and other software engineers. You will be responsible for designing a high-performance software stack and ensuring the successful, timely transition to the execution teams.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers from a variety of disciplines (systems, hardware, software, etc.) to define and document the power, thermal, and limits management architecture for server SoCs.
  • Represent the interests of software teams in architecture discussions to arrive at the right trade-offs in the architecture, e.g. between hardware complexity vs. software complexity, or unit cost vs. tuning effort.
  • Define and document the software partitioning across the various CPUs and microcontrollers in the system; and define and manage APIs to support this partitioning.
  • Drive the process of converting the system level power, thermal, and limits management architecture into a software design and software requirements that can guide the software development teams.
  • Work with software teams to provide guidance on the architecture and design, to help resolve issues, and to support optimization and tuning activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in designing software and firmware for embedded or datacenter environments.
  • Experience in power, thermal and limits management at the system level or device driver level.
  • Strong expertise in modern operating systems, ARM64 architectures, and software development methodologies.
  • Familiarity with software standards for power and thermal management such as SCMI, PSCI, SystemReady, ACPI, and device tree.
  • Practical experience with in-lab debugging tools 
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to approach problems at a system level.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

 

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$162,600.00 - $244,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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